If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Jeanne Lausten, Chancery Office, (765) 269-4604 or jlausten@dol-in.org. The postings below are all positions available in the diocese and listed in order of posting, the newest first. Access the Employment Application here.

Business Office Associate (part-time)Church of the Blessed SacramentWest Lafayette, IN

Church of the Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette, is seeking a Part Time Business Office Associate (12-15 hours/wk). This person coordinates the business operations of the parish by formulating and monitoring the annual parish budget, compiling financials reports, month end close, preparing various parish and diocesan reports. Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with two to five years’ experience in business or management or a combination of education and experience. Accounting/bookkeeping experience is required. Demonstrated experience and is computer proficient in Microsoft Office programs, (particularly Excel). Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred. Ability to manage more than one project/event at one time is essential. Self-motivated; a sense of discretion and high degree of confidentiality is necessary.

Secretary (part-time)Church of the Blessed Sacrament West Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for a part-time (15-19 hrs/wk) Secretary position for the parish office at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette, IN. This person will provide administrative and office support, assist with publishing the weekly bulletin, updating content on the parish website and calendars electronically, assist with posting of weekly collections, and various clerical duties as needed. Qualified candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED, have previous office experience, be proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook applications, and possess strong organizational skills.

St. Anne Communities is looking for qualified candidates to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer. St. Anne Communities is a non-for-profit five star continuing care retirement community which strives to be faith centered and family focused. The COO is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the company, including management of the profit and loss statement for the business, as well as the related resources associated with the operation. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Finance, or other relevant field of study. Candidates must have or the ability to obtain a licensure as a Health Facility Administrator in Indiana. To view a full job description, please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Current-Job-Postings. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via email to Bob Nicholas at Bob.Nicholas@onbinvestments.com, or mail to 116 E. Berry St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Attn: Bob Nicholas.

Executive Director Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) Indianapolis, IN

The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the ICC and as a registered lobbyist serves as spokesperson for the five Roman Catholic Bishops in Indiana. The Executive Director also serves as the liaison to United States Catholic Conference, members of Federal and State legislatures, Executive and Administrative offices and statewide organizations. Responsibilities include enabling Catholics to participate in development of public policy and the political and democratic processes. Candidates must be a practicing Roman Catholics with an in-depth knowledge of the faith and Catholic social teachings. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with demonstrated analytical and organizational ability are required. An advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in one or more of the related fields is preferred: theology, political or social sciences, philosophy, or education. Previous employment or volunteer experience in the Catholic Church, ideally involving administration, is preferred. The preferred starting date for the position is July 1, 2019. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and list of references by February 1, 2019 to:

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Pastoral Associate at St. Mary’s and St. Ambrose in Anderson, IN. This person will be working with Religious Education and Youth Ministry programs. This includes Sacramental prep, Sunday religious education, RCIA, and community outreach. Ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology or related area or a combination of education and experience plus 2 to 4 years related experience.

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Content Producer in our Chancery office in Lafayette, IN This person will be responsible for identifying, crafting, creating, and distributing faith-based, evangelical and relevant content for a multitude of platforms, including
The Catholic Moment, our diocesan newspaper. Content will consist of news articles, blog posts, infographics, website content, social media content, videos, and more. Essential duties of this role include story selection, writers assignment, deadline enforcement and responsibility for sifting through content pitches to identify story ideas for
The Catholic Moment and other diocesan communication channels. Prepare, design, and lay out of pages in regards to the placement of stories, photos, headlines and advertisements in both print and online digital format. Review and proofread content and manage freelance journalists, reporters, and photographers. Coordinates releases from USCCB, Catholic News Service, etc.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of communications and content creating experience. Familiarity with and respect for the Catholic Church, its teachings, and evangelical content. Experience working in a parish or diocesan setting is a plus. Skills in producing print and digital content, such as newspapers, bulletins, social media posts, newsletters or magazines desired. Experience with layout and design needed. Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite and experience working in a content management system required. Newspaper publishing software experience is a plus. Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required.

The Catholic Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana is searching for a Business Applications Specialist to join our staff in support of our ministry and business administration staff. The role of a Business Applications Specialist is to be familiar with the business applications (payroll, financial accounting, databases, etc.) that are critical to the administration of the Diocese. The specialist should understand and be knowledgeable about each business applications purpose, features and functions. The business applications specialist will provide the staff of the Bishop’s Office with the following services:

Identify the features and capabilities of each application that are implemented to achieve an increased efficiency of business processes;

Serve as the administrator of the business application to ensure that each application is correctly configured, that security features are activated, and activities are logged to maintain an optimal level of performance, use and security of the application;

Identify opportunities to increase or enhance the use of our business applications through collaboration with the user community and the delivery of focused training;

Analyze the need for interfaces or data sharing between business applications, and define the requirements of such interfaces;

Effectively communicate with the vendors of our business applications to build good working relationships, and to ensure the vendors are meeting deliverables as provided in the statements of work and contracts;

Effectively communicate with various departments across the Diocese to provide solutions that support the user community’s business goals.

The business applications specialist will also assist parishes and schools in a similar manner as described above.

Finally, the business applications specialist will serve in a project management type role when the implementation of a software solution is deemed necessary.

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science, technology or business administration is required. A minimum of three years. but ideally five years, of experience as a buisness analyst, as an application or systems architect, or in technology consultancy is desired. The business application specialist is a person who possesses the following technological skills:

Experience with the Microsoft Office 365 suite and its administration.

Capable of critical thinking, problem solving, and time management.

Is familiar with PC’s and operating systems.

The ability to assess business requirements, evaluate current state systems and effectively document findings and proposals for solutions.

The ability to listen to and understand the business requirements of the organization and its various departments, effectively translating business requirements to solution definitions and training requirements.

Proficiency with all elements of the Microsoft Office 365 suite particularly with OneDrive for Business, SharePoint, and Administration.

Has the ability to evaluate new business applications concerning their features and functions, which leads to the integration of these capabilities into the organization’s business processes in order to improve efficiencies and productivity.

The ability to transfer system knowledge to the end-user community in order expand and enhance the capabilities of the user community.

Qualified candidates should have administrative experience with experience in a parish business office desired. Excellent computer skills to include Word, Access, Publisher, Power Point, and Excel. HS diploma required. Please submit resume to jlausten@dol-in.org

We are currently seeking candidates for several positions at the St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center in Tipton, IN. These positions are both full and part-time.

Front Desk Agent – bilingual abilities desired. High School Diploma required with ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends. Will perform greeting of guests, auditing and balancing reports, administrative duties and ability to multi-task.

Housekeeping – will provide janitorial support as well room set-up. High School diploma required.

For additional information on these positions and or to send/resume, please contact Jeanne Lausten jlausten@dol-in.org

Coordinator of Youth Ministry St. Patrick Church Kokomo, IN

St. Patrick Parish is seeking candidates for a full-time position of Coordinator of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will plan and execute religious education and faith formation programs for children grades 6 through 12. Qualified candidates must possess knowledge of the Catholic faith, strong supervisory, administrative, organization leadership and program planning experience. The position will require evening and weekend work. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume no later than November 30, 2018 to beverlys@stpatrick-kokomo.org.

Director of Advancement (FT) Guerin Catholic High School Noblesville, IN

St. Theodore Guerin High School, located in Noblesville, Indiana, is looking for a full-time Director of Advancement. The position is effective immediately.

Position Summary The Director of Advancement must be a proven leader who will be responsible for designing, implementing and executing a strategic comprehensive institutional advancement program for Guerin Catholic High School. This includes being responsible for all operational fundraising, capital campaigns, and alumni relation activities. The Director of Advancement will work collaboratively with the Advancement Committee and other Directors and school administrators and will report directly to the President.

Qualifications The Director of Advancement must:

Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church

Embrace the mission and vision of Guerin Catholic High School.

Have strong interpersonal and writing skills.

Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques and in particular with major gifts.

Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and volunteers.

Have the desire to build external relationships

Be goal driven and willing to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls

Display a positive attitude and show concern for people and our community,

Demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.

Contact Information Interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, résumé and the contact information for three professional references. In addition, a diocesan Application should accompany the résumé. All documents should be emailed to:
apply@guerincatholic.org.

Applications should be completed no later than July 13, 2018.
MAJOR & PLANNED GIFTS OFFICER Office of Stewardship and Development Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Major & Planned Gifts Officer at our Chancery offices in Lafayette, IN. Ideal candidate will promote investment to sustain the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Responsibilities will be to identify, develop, cultivate and secure gifts from donors into the Fruitful Harvest appeal, as well as other significant capital campaign initiatives. Other duties will be to assist parishes with stewardship and development issues and concerns, including the pre-campaign step of a professional feasibility study.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, marketing, communication or related field with 5- 7 years demonstrated success in development, sales, or marketing. Three to five years’ experience in major gift development efforts ideally related to Catholic ministry, foundation, or educational advancement, highly preferred. Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s edge software desirable.

Director of Campus Ministry Lafayette Catholic School System Lafayette, IN

The Lafayette Catholic School System is seeking qualified applicants for a Director of Campus Ministry for Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School. Under the supervision of the principal, the campus minister helps create an environment which encourages and guides all members to contribute to the Catholic identity of the campus and the formation of a faith community which responds to the spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff and parents. In collaboration with the administration, faculty and staff, parents, students, and parishes, the campus minister brings to life the school’s spiritual growth, prayer, discipleship, sacramental experiences, social justice and preparation of leaders in service for the Church and society. Please visit www.lcss.org/about/workforlcss/ to apply.

Coordinator of Youth FormationSt. Joseph Church Lebanon, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Youth Formation, Mission & Discipleship. This person will plan and execute religious education and faith formation programs for children (age 3 to grade 8). Qualified candidates must possess good knowledge of the Catholic faith, strong supervisory, administrative, organization leadership and program planning experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products desired. This part-time position is approximately 20 hours per week with the ability to work evenings and weekends. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume no later than June 8, 2018 to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, ATTN: Search Committee, PO Box 309, Lebanon, IN 46052